Primus coming to Palace

Primus, the durable and hard-grinding California alt-rock outfit, have scheduled a stop at Albany’s Palace Theatre on Friday, Oct. 24, the venue has announced.

Tickets for “Primus & the Chocolate Factory” — the name of the tour and the band’s new album, a riff on “Willy Wonka” — are $29.50, $34.50, $39.50, $44.50 and $54.50. They go on sale Friday, Aug. 1, online (ticketmaster.com), by phone (800-745-3000) and in person (19 Clinton Ave and Ticketmaster locations). For more information, see palacealbany.com.